ASSOCIATION CODE

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 230, 29 August 1932, Page 3

ASSOCIATION CODE

SENIOR LEAGUE CONCLUDED.

ST. ANDREW’S NARROW WIN

ATHLETIC JUJNNERS-UP

On Saturday afternoon the Manawatu Football .Association's senior league competition for 1932 was brought to a conclusion. Tho match at North Street Park was between St. Andrew’s, tho competition winners, and City. St. Andrew’s securing tho victory by 4 goals to 3. Tho Athletic Club travelled to Flock House, winning tho match by 3 goals to 2 to bo the runners-up for tho season.

SENIOR LEAGUE TABLE. Goals

St. Andrew’s made the pace in the early stages, with Pitkethloy in tho van, hut the City defence was sound. Play remained in City’s area for a long period, with only a few breaks, tile Saints and City both combining nicely. Play deteriorated, however, so far as the Saints were concerned, and City held the advantage for a long time. Half an hour from the start the Saints forced the issue, however, and Lyons beat Graham with a long shot. City dominated play from a re-com-mencemcnt and were unfortunate in failing to score when Cnrncll heat the backs and sent in a hard shot which topped the net. Another shot of his was well saved by Coombs and Holland, but just as the spell ended he succeeded after tho Saints had faced a barrage for a period. The Saints had tho assistance of the wind after the change-over, but failed to keep City in subjection for any length of time and rapidly dropped back to defend. Gradually the blues got away, however, and were awarded a penalty from which Coombs scored to gain tho load. Play took on a brighter aspect and there was a series of brisk interchanges. City were the more active, however, and forced a corner, though without success, and eventually Kempson equalised with a neat header.

St. Andrew’s forced tho issue and were awarded a penalty, Coombs again took the shot and goaled splendidly. Encouraged by their success, the blues made tho pace and troubled the City backs. There was n scramble and AlcSbeffrcy headed in with a line shot. City held the balance of play until Coombs and Oman cleared their area with good shots. City came back, however, and a penalty taken by Goodjolin improved their position. Time sounded after further give and take tactics. Air Boles refereed.

ATHLETIC BEAT FLOCK HOUSE.

By beating Flock House oil Saturday by 3 goals to 2, Athletic have secured second place to St. Andrew’s for the senior league championship. The matcli was a hard one with little between the teams.

Owing to the school holidays there were no lower grade matches played during tho afternoon.

SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT

Per Press Association

WANGANUI,

Aug. 28.

The North Island secondary schools’ Association football tournament concluded yesterday in dull and showery weather. Wellington seniors won the Skerrett Cup, and Auckland juniors retain the Herbert Smith Trust Cup, being unbeaten in the tournament.

Results are as follow: Manawatu juniors beat Wellington 2 —o; Auckland juniors beat Wanganui 7—o; Auckland seniors beat Manawatu s—l; Wellington seniors beat Wanganui G —l.

RESULTS IN CENTRES. Wanganui.—Secondary Schools tournament: Seniors: Auckland 5 v. Manawatu 1; Wellington 6 v. Wanganui 6: Wellington win Skerrett Cup. Juniors: Auckland retained Herbert Smith Cup. Wellington.—Alarist 2 v. Pctonc 1. ATarist won senior championship. Auckland (Falcon Cup).—Ponsonby 0 v. Clou Innes 0; Thistle 5 v. Oiicluinga 4: Y.M.C'.A. 5 v. Tramurcwa 1. Hamilton.—Wanderers 7 v. United 4. Christchurch. —Cantcrburv 2 v. Westland 0. ■ Dunedin.—Northern 2 v. Aloi-nington 2: Port Chalmers 3 v. II.S. Old Bovs 1: Mosgiel 1 v. Tech. Old Boys 0; SeaclifT 3 v. Afaori Hill 3.

NEW SOUTH WALES PREMIEII-

SHIP.

SYDNEY. Aug. 28.

Tn the State Association football premiership final, Concord drew with the Wallsend (Newcastle) team, the score being two all.

p. W. D. L. 1<\ A. Pts St. Andrew’s .. 15 13 2 — 70 24 28 Athletic .. 14 9 2 3 45 41 20 Flock llouso .. 15 7 2 6 41 35 16 City . 14 3 — 11 31 48 6 fcilding .. 12 — — 12 16 55 0